Is the Bricasti M3 a dark sounding dac

I thought the original M1 leaned to the dark side. What do you owners of the latest M3 think? Please advise.

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rsf507 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,355 posts 12-30-2021 at 05:42pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I own an original M1 and don't consider it at all dark sounding. Gives stunning black backgrounds when that's what is on a CD or via streaming
zavato Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,409 posts 12-30-2021 at 06:58pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I too have an M1 and in no way do I consider it dark or leaning towards dark. The only way I would call it dark is in comparison with some gear that are, to my ears, way too bright. My M1 was updated to the MDX board in 2020 (and I've not heard the M3)
wolfie62 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 353 posts 12-31-2021 at 05:20am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Yes it’s very dark and small sounding. Not worth even 1/4th the price.
au_lait Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 353 posts 12-31-2021 at 05:22am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Might I ask those who have an M1 or M3, how you're feeding the DAC? I've just got a used M1se with the MDX update and Ethernet and I'm swimming in indecisiveness. My existing setup just plays Bitperfect/iTunes from my laptop w/ my 3TB library on a portable external HD, through Airplay to an Airport that connects to my existing DAC via mini Toslink... but I want to upgrade now that I'm switching my DAC to the M1.